ZIP 72073 (Humphrey, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72073: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Arkansas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 197 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Arkansas County compares with Arkansas
Arkansas County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Arkansas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Arkansas County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 104.8 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 13.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Arkansas County has lower values than Arkansas for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Arkansas County at a glance: September 14.7% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 197 crashes involving commercial trucks in Arkansas County since 2015: 96 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72073 happened on US-165 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72073 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Arkansas County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Arkansas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-165 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Arkansas County) |
|---|---|
| US-165 | 32 |
| US-79 | 26 |
| US-165S | 17 |
| Sh1 | 10 |
| US-79S | 9 |
| US-165N | 7 |
| US-63 | 6 |
| Sh165S | 5 |
ZIP 72073 at a glance
| Population | 826 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,750 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Arkansas County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 16 | +21% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 16 | +3% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 18 | +9% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72073
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72073?
Since 2015, 197 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Arkansas County (96 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72073?
Truck crashes in Arkansas County peak in September, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72073?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Arkansas County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72073 compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Arkansas County has 104.8 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72073?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.